more stats
5,090 ft
Distance
346 ft
Climb
-76 ft
Descent
00:12:22
Avg time
270 ft
Altitude change
1,950 ft
Altitude min
2,231 ft
Altitude max
1,950 ft
Altitude start
2,220 ft
Altitude end
5.304%
Grade
-17.215%
Grade max
26.722%
Grade min
3,909 ft
Distance climb
1,020 ft
Distance down
161 ft
Distance flat
00:12:22
Avg time

Simple Tools Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beacon Hill
    Spokane, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #52497 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25019 in E-Biking
    • #155692 in Trail Running
    • #129757 in Hiking
    • #6492 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #15704 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #883 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #392 in E-Biking
    • #4,681 in Trail Running
    • #4,357 in Hiking
    • #60 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #316 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Evergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance

Flowy multi directional trail. Many tight switchbacks. Makes a better climb trail.

Tags
BermsFlowyJumpsTight and twisty
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 75 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,389 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Simple Tools Trail Reports

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Sep 25, 2026 @ 12:23pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 25, 2026
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Sep 25, 2026 @ 11:39am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 25, 2026
reporter Minimal trees left. Stay on the trail and shouldn't have issues. Very bottom by the field will remain closed since the parking lot is under...
Nov 2, 2025 @ 10:36am (America/Creston)
Nov 2, 2025
Oct 9, 2025 @ 10:26am (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 9, 2025
Easy climb
Apr 12, 2025 @ 9:30am
Apr 12, 2025
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on Sep 25, 2026
Variable
Avg: 3.92 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to simple-tools trailhead (47.694180, -117.314512)

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      1 Review & Comments

      Wyattthekiller1
      super fun trail its worth the small hike

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Simple Tools located?
      Simple Tools is located in Beacon Hill, Spokane, Washington, United States. It is part of the Beacon Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.69418, -117.31451.
      ▼ How hard is Simple Tools?
      Simple Tools is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.304%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Simple Tools?
      Simple Tools has 346 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 76 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,950 ft to 2,231 ft.
      ▼ Is Simple Tools a point to point trail?
      Simple Tools is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Simple Tools?
      Simple Tools is 5,090 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Simple Tools?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Simple Tools. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Simple Tools? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Simple Tools are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Simple Tools?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Simple Tools. The trail is 5,090 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Simple Tools?
      Simple Tools is a very popular trail. There have been 6,928 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,735 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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